DRIFT X3 Head Mounted Action Camera User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- DRIFT
Table of Contents
X3
Quick Guide
Drift X3 Quick Guide
Thank you for purchasing the Drift X3, the Lightweight wearable camera for hands-free video recording
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Download the full manual and check our official website for firmware updates,
customer support, and info on all of our products.
https://driftinnovation.com/
If you have any suggestions, comments or concerns; please contact our customer
support team at:
[email protected]
WARRANTY
Warranty does not apply if the product is damaged due to physical abuse,
mishandling, accident, fire, frostbite, water damage, negligence or failure to
follow the supplied operating instructions. For more information on warranty,
see: https://driftinnovation.com/warranty
Camera Specification
Video Conference Call 1080P@30
Video Recording 1080P@30FPS 720P@30FPS
Video Format MP4(H.264)
Photo JPEG
Field Of View 120° Wide Angle
Sensor type 4MP CMOS
Build-in Noise Reducing Microphone
Internal/External Speaker
Input Micro USB port, External Power & Speaker through TRRS Audio Jet
Memory Micro SD, SDHC, SDXC, up to 128GB
Wi-Fi 2.4 & 5.8G
Bluetooth BT4.0
Weather Resistant
Weight 97g
Package Contents
About Your Camera
A Power & Mode button
B Wi-Fi button
C Record Button
D Status LED
E Wi-Fi LED
F Battery LED
G 5 Pin Micro USB Port
H Micro SD Card Slot
I TRRS Audio Jet for
External Power & Speaker
J Memory Card and USB Cover
Wearing Steps
- Adjust head strip to the most comfortable size for yourself.
- Wear the head strip on your head and make sure the Velcro side facing forward.
- Put your X3 camera on the head strip and make sure camera is attached to the Velcro solidly, the surface of the button and micro SD card slot should face the ground
Initial Setup
Open the Memory Card/USB Cover.
- Insert a Class 6 or higher microSD/HC/XC card (up to 128GB). Format before first usage.
- Connect the camera via a micro USB cable to a powered USB port, charge the battery for 3 hours before first use.
- Close the Memory card/USB cover and now you are ready to go!
Getting Started
POWER ON/OFF
- Press and hold the button to power on your X3.
- Status LED is green in color, indicating video mode.
- The camera is now ready to record video or take photos.
- To power off, press and hold the button for 3 seconds
Reset Your Camera
If your camera becomes unresponsive, press and hold the button for the 20s to
reset it.
MODE NAVIGATION
To change the current camera recording mode, press the button to toggle
between Video and Photo mode
VIDEO MODE
(Green LED) Press the button to start recording. The Status
LED will flash red to indicate recording. Press the button again to stop recording.
PHOTO MODE
(Yellow LED) The camera will capture still image when the button is pressed,
and the status LED will flash red once when a photo is captured.
Turn On/Off Wi-Fi
Press the button once to turn on Wi-Fi on your X3, press the [Wi-Fi] button
again to turn Wi-Fi off. Wi-Fi password is “1234567890” by default, you can
modify it through
Drift Life App once connected.
Tip: In case you forgot the new password, press and hold the button and
then press the button to start the camera, Wi-Fi password will be reset to
default.
Camera Settings
In order to set up your X3, install the Drift Life App on your mobile phone and connect it with your X3 to access the following settings.
Wi-Fi
Change Password
Field Of View
Exposure
Bitrate
Filter
ISO
Mic Sensitivity
Speaker Volume
LED Status Indicator
Date
Language
Restore Default
Format Micro SD
Serial Number
Firmware Version| 2.4G/5.8G
xxxxxxxxxx
120°/90°
-2/-1/0/1/2
High/Mid/Low
Normal/Vivid/Low Light
100/200/400/800/Auto
0/1/2/3/4/5
Off/Low/Mid/High
On/Off
01/01/2021
English/Chinese
On/Off
On/Off
XXXX
x.x.x.x
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Download APP
Search “Drift Talk” from Google Play, or “Drift Meeting” on Apple Store and
install it on your mobile phone.
Search “Drift Life” from Google Play or Apple Store and install it on your
mobile phone.
Hands-free Video Conference Call
The Drift Talk (android) and Drift Meeting (iOS) Apps allow you to create video conference calls and to use the X3 as your camera. To configure your X3 for video conferencing:
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Connect the Bluetooth earbud to your mobile phone – press and hold the power button of the earbud, you can see the light flashes red and blue alternately, indicating it’s in pairing mode. Access your phone’s Bluetooth settings, search for your BT Earbud, and click pair to complete the connection.
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Open the Drift Talk/Drift Meeting App and click the “Create Meeting” button in the top right corner. Select “X3”.
Input your mobile phone’s hotspot SSID and password (for indoor use, you can input your home router’s SSID/Password), click Next.
Turn on your X3, Press and hold the button for 2 seconds, and release it when you hear “Start Scanning”. Scan the QR code displayed in the app and connect your camera into the conference room.
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Click on the “Invite Friends” button to send the meeting code through SMS, with this code, your collaborator can join in the video conference call from either their mobile phone or computer.
Make Video Call Once Your X3 s Configured
Once the initial configuration is complete, starting a new video call is easy.
Simply turn on your X3 and it will automatically connect to the network you
previously setup. Make sure that your phone is connected to the same network,
launch Drift Talk, tap on “Create Meeting” and you will be brought to the
“Video Chat” page automatically. From here
you can send a meeting code to your collaborator.
Drift Talk PC Program
Download the Drift Talk PC program from www.driftinnovation.com and install on your computer.
Using Drift Talk PC Program
Launch “Drift Talk” from your PC, input a user name and the received meeting
code, click “Join Now” and now you are in the video conference.
Updating The X3 Firmware
Download the latest firmware from the Drift website and copy the X3.bin file
into the root of a formatted micro SD card. Insert the micro SD card into the
camera and power on. The camera screen will display ‘Firmware Updating’ as the
update is installed. Once complete, the camera will be restarted
automatically.
Connecting to A PC
- Connect the camera using the USB cable (provided);
- The camera’s folder may open automatically; if not, open using My Computer.
- The camera should be recognized as a removable disk; double-click to open. Open the DCIM folder to access your files.
CONNECTING TO A MAC
- Connect the camera using the USB cable (provided); the camera screen will show a USB icon.
- The camera’s folder may open automatically; if not, open using Finder.
- The camera should be recognized as an external device; double-click to open.
- Open the DCIM folder to access your files.
Disclosures
FCC STATEMENT :
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF warning statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The
device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.